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Internship employers do not expect a long career. They look for motivation, relevant study and evidence that you finish what you start. Your CV can show that through coursework, projects and activities, described honestly. The example below is fictional.
Start with study and goal
Place education first. Add a one or two sentence profile naming the field you want to learn about. Fictional example: “Second-year Business student looking for a marketing internship to apply course knowledge in practice.”
Use coursework and projects
Choose two or three items related to the role: a class project, a presentation, a student society task. Say what you did. “Prepared the social media calendar for a society event and tracked attendance in a spreadsheet” is clearer than “active member”.
Add skills you can demonstrate
List software, languages and soft skills that you can back up with an example. Skip generic claims such as “fast learner” unless a line elsewhere shows it.
Mention availability
Internship advertisers need to know when you can start and for how long. A line such as “Available June to September” avoids a back-and-forth.
Keep it to one page
For an internship, one page is plenty. Use a simple template, consistent dates and clear headings, and check the PDF before sending.
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Frequently asked questions
What if I have no projects at all?
Think about coursework, group assignments, volunteering or personal learning, and describe what you actually did. Do not invent experience.
Should I write a cover letter for an internship?
If the advert asks for one, yes. Even when it does not, a short, specific note can help explain your motivation.